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Reprints and reuse

For permission to reprint or reuse material from University of Massachusetts Press books, you may use the Permission Request Form; or send a detailed written request which includes the information on the form. Please note that our response time to each request depends upon the accuracy and completeness of the information provided.

If you are requesting permission to use our material other than in a new publication, please provide as much detail as possible about the intended reuse, including how our material will be presented, the audience for your reuse, and if you will charge for your reuse.

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Translations, foreign rights, and film rights

Inquiries about translation rights, foreign rights, and film rights should be directed to the Press director, Mary Dougherty, at mvd@umpress.umass.edu.

Coursepacks and e-reserve

Reproducing material for classroom use requires the permission of the copyright holder and may involve fees. Classroom use includes material reproduced in coursepacks, placed in e-reserve, and posted in online course management systems such as Blackboard and Web CT.

To secure permission to reproduce material from a University of Massachusetts Press book for classroom use, please contact Copyright Clearance Center, which handles all of our classroom permissions.

Alternate formats for students with print disabilities

Campus disability services offices may request a digital file of a University of Massachusetts Press book that has been assigned to a student with a print disability. We will provide a PDF file if one is available, or a copy of the book to be converted into the format you need. If we do not have files or copies of the book, we will give you permission to convert the book you purchased into the required format. Please confirm that a copy of the book has been purchased by or on behalf of the student.

E-mail your request from an educational e-mail address to ycrevier@umpress.umass.edu or fax your request on department letterhead to 413-545-1226.